Anyone expecting Yigal Azrouel’s secondary line to be a less expensive version of his eponymous brand will be surprised to discover “acid pastel” casual wear inspired by 80′s surf culture.

Retailers asked him a few years ago to design a more affordable line than the edgy, arty, dark line he is known for. The result is a look into the cheery side of this designer’s brain. “It’s kind of trendy. I try to keep it a bit more young,” Mr. Azrouel said.

The Scoop: With pieces averaging $500, Cut25 qualifies as “affordable” in the design world. It’s sold in more than 160 stores globally, but this was its first showing to fashion editors—a precursor to the first standalone Cut25 store, which will open next year in New York.

The Film: No designer is without his own collaborative filmmaker these days. Mr. Azrouel’s is Erez Sebag, and the two of them created a blurry montage of street scenes and models. They finished editing the film—which played on a wall behind the models—just last night, Mr Azrouel said.

Why Surf?: It turns out that Mr. Azrouel is one of those avid surfers who travels the world in search of waves. He said the surf was eight feet high yesterday in Long Beach, N.Y.